Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: SOC26ORE.
The course focuses on how society, sociology, psychology and social psychological theories, concepts and practice affect how people and groups are shaped by and influence social structures and societal structures. The path into a norm-breaking or criminal lifestyle is addressed, as are social policy and systems theory perspectives. The course emphasises participation and co-creation in change processes and the interrelational perspectives that are central to socialisation, identity development and group development in social pedagogical work.
Duration: 8 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Equivalent to about 8 weeks of full-time study
The course focuses on how society, sociology, psychology and social psychological theories, concepts and practice matter for how people and groups influence and are influenced by social structures and societal structures. The path into a norm-breaking or criminal lifestyle is addressed. Participation in the course also promotes the students' insight into social policy and systems theory perspectives. The course covers sociological, psychological and social psychological perspectives that relate to social pedagogical work, and the importance of participation and co-creation in change processes to promote readiness for change and positive outcomes. Particular emphasis is placed on interrelational perspectives and social systems in society that matter for people's socialisation, identity development, group development and perspectives on action.
The course focuses on how society, sociology, psychology and social psychological theories, concepts and practice matter for how people and groups influence and are influenced by social structures and societal structures. The path into a norm-breaking or criminal lifestyle is addressed. Participation in the course also promotes the students' insight into social policy and systems theory perspectives. The course covers sociological, psychological and social psychological perspectives that relate to social pedagogical work, and the importance of participation and co-creation in change processes to promote readiness for change and positive outcomes. Particular emphasis is placed on interrelational perspectives and social systems in society that matter for people's socialisation, identity development, group development and perspectives on action.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You understand sociological, psychological and social psychological theories and concepts
You can analyse how social structures affect individuals and groups
You gain insight into the path into a norm-breaking or criminal lifestyle
You understand social policy and systems theory perspectives
You can apply perspectives on participation and co-creation in change processes
You understand the processes of socialisation, identity development and group development
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Sociological and psychological theories
Basic theories and concepts in sociology and psychology.
Social structures and societal structures
How societal structures affect individuals and groups.
Norm-breaking and criminal lifestyle
The path into norm-breaking behaviour from a social pedagogical perspective.
Social policy and systems theory perspectives
Systems theory applied to social work.
Participation and co-creation
Change processes through participation and co-creation.
Socialisation and identity development
Interrelational perspectives on group and identity development.
Target audience
Who is this for?
Students on TUC's YH programme in social pedagogical work who want to go deeper into individual, group and societal perspectives.
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